Alternately referred to in the media (including this website) as C2 and Cassiopeia II, this 42-meter (138-foot) motoryacht is several days away from christening at Holland Jachtbouw (HJB).
The true name won’t be revealed publicly until the christening ceremony, but the owners are indeed the same people who took delivery of the 32-meter (105-foot) motoryacht Cassiopeia from HJB in 2004.
Given the LOA of the new yacht, it might strike you as being unusual that this is a fully custom project. Even though the first motoryacht was, too, these are sizes that are increasingly difficult to find on a build-to-order basis. The clients welcomed that challenge, and HJB prefers to address this niche as a complement to its sailing-yacht projects, so the pairing worked well. The clients had specific ideas in terms of design and performance – ideas that couldn’t be brought to fruition through the variety of semicustom yachts available elsewhere.
Besides specifying a classic-looking, gentleman’s cruiser – similar to Cassiopeia in appearance, both from Langan Design Associates – the clients had great input in the wheelhouse. HJB hasn’t yet released full details, but it appears the clients spelled out exactly what instruments they wanted. Most owners leave the decision up to their captains, but this couple has a good deal of knowledge from cruising extensively aboard their prior yacht. It also appears that the layout is more detailed and more integrated than that of a similar-size megayacht. Details to come when they’re available.
The interior also showcases the clients’ specific ideas. While the previous yacht featured cherry, the 42-meter motoryacht has limed oak. The owners worked with Rhoades Young for the interior design. It should be interesting to see how the weathered appearance of the wood contrasts and even complements the modern furnishings they selected. It should also be interesting to see the dual spiral staircases connecting all three decks. Guests can stand at the base of each (they’re offset) and look straight up through the yacht.
UPDATE, JUNE 30: It’s finally official: After months of media speculation over what the name would be, the owners have finally made it official. In a christening ceremony attended by the HJB craftspeople and staff, the owners named the yacht Calliope. Both she and her predecessor are named for goddesses; Calliope is the goddess of music and epic poetry.
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